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Humpback whale recovery is changing who fathers the calves

A new study shows that as humpback whale populations recover from past whaling, older males are gaining a major advantage in reproduction. Early in the recovery, breeding groups were dominated by younger whales. But as more mature males returned, they increasingly fathered more calves than their younger rivals. Scientists say experience in singing and competing may help older males win the breeding battle.

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